CAN ANYONE IDENTIFY THIS

[ROCKMAN51]

I was wondering if anyone could please tell me
what this is it's about 2 and three fourths inches long
I was thinking it had to do with a civil war gun sight
but I just don't know. If the picture doesn't come through
I'll try later. Thanks!
Rockman51

 

[wildrider]

Part of a musical instrument...maybe an accordian?

 

[ROCKMAN51]

Part of a musical instrument...maybe an accordian?

Thanks very much,
ROCKMAN51

 

[teverly]

I think someone told me once they were part of a piano ?

 

[nhbenz]

Based on past posts which were given ID's with supporting evidence, it appears to be be an organ reed, or a closely related instrument. It's still beyond me why these turn up in fields, rather than dumps. Dang musical litterbugs. Although I'm simply regurgitating what has been posted before (thusly deserving little credit), 2/3 of the way down this page you'll see what they originally looked like. http://www.musical-museum.org/teachersframe.htm

 

[ROCKMAN51]

You got that right....found right out in the middle of nowhere...lol

 

[ROCKMAN51]

Hi nhbenz,

Bingo!.....That's it....I went to that link....Thats the exact thing. Even though it doesn't
have anything to do with a civil war carbine gun sight I am relieved that I now know
what it is..Thanks Again!
ROCKMAN51

 

[ROCKMAN51]

I think someone told me once they were part of a piano ?

Hi teverly,

I just wanted to thank you for your comment....This is a great site for help!

 

[teverly]

Not a problem.....people must of had a lot of organs in there homes back then as i have found quite a few of these things over the years in old sites.

 

[jeff of pa]

Based on past posts which were given ID's with supporting evidence, it appears to be be an organ reed, or a closely related instrument. It's still beyond me why these turn up in fields, rather than dumps. Dang musical litterbugs. Although I'm simply regurgitating what has been posted before (thusly deserving little credit), 2/3 of the way down this page you'll see what they originally looked like. http://www.musical-museum.org/teachersframe.htm

nhbenz I.D.'d it Exactly. part of an Organ Reed

 

[Gypsy Heart]

Based on past posts which were given ID's with supporting evidence, it appears to be be an organ reed, or a closely related instrument. It's still beyond me why these turn up in fields, rather than dumps. Dang musical litterbugs. Although I'm simply regurgitating what has been posted before (thusly deserving little credit), 2/3 of the way down this page you'll see what they originally looked like. http://www.musical-museum.org/teachersframe.htm

Way to Go Benny!

 

[Rebel Man]

Yes I found two of those last year here in Fredericksburg Va. I did some research, and they were reeds for a small type of musical instrument, organ. You are missing the brass piece that attaches to the rivet at its base.
Not sure if it was a wind instrument or key? Hope this helps
Rebel Man

 

[ROCKMAN51]

Yes I found two of those last year here in Fredericksburg Va. I did some research, and they were reeds for a small type of musical instrument, organ. You are missing the brass piece that attaches to the rivet at its base.
Not sure if it was a wind instrument or key? Hope this helps
Rebel Man


Thanks Rebel Man. I'm sure now that is exactly what it is